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badefrancis
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
Paint Stripping Company Recommendations?
Hello! I’m looking for recommendations on companies who do paint stripping either on site in my home or where I could send items to be…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Seeking Architect, Engineer and Contractor for Basement Excavation
We are considering a basement excavation. The current ceiling height is about 6 feet and the basement is unfinished. We would like to dig as…
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greenworks
in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago
Lawyer for barking dog letter -- recs needed
Hi all- We have a crappy situation with an irresponsible dog owner who doesn’t lock her dog door at night so her dogs run in…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Skylight repair
I have two beautiful skylights on my roof, made up of several squares of colored glass. The seams where the glass comes together are starting…
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mrohrmann
in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago
Compensation for backyard usage and damage from new building built next door
So I have a essentially brand new building going up next door and I have let the contractors use my backyard and then some but…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Painting rear facade
Looking to paint our rear façade (460 sq ft) after we repoint. Has anyone done this and on average, what does it cost?
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Soaking tub too tall
I guess I didn’t look at my bathroom renovation plans closely enough, because somehow my architect picked out a soaking tub that is 23″ above…
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nf85
in Exteriors 6 years and 9 months ago
Would you preemptively replace a sewer line? Q on maintenance and timing
Hi all, We have been in our house for 7 years and have known since early on that the main sewer line was infiltrated by…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Skylight repair
I have two beautiful skylights on my roof, made up of several squares of colored glass. The seams where the glass comes together are starting…
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badefrancis
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
Paint Stripping Company Recommendations?
Hello! I’m looking for recommendations on companies who do paint stripping either on site in my home or where I could send items to be…
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smileyface
in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago
Looking for Marble Mantel &/or Entry Bench
Hey guys, Just wanted to check if anyone hear is or knows of someone selling a marble mantel or an entry way bench. It’s been…
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ps158
in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago
crumbling sounds behind our walls / renovation next door
I thought I posted this but it seems to not have gone through. Apologies if this is coming through a second time. Let me preface…
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marmanuke
in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago
someone to build ladder for loft bed
Hi, I am looking for someone to build a ladder for a bunk bed. Does anyone know someone reputable? I have the plans drawn up…
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marmanuke
in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago
someone to build ladder for loft bed
Hi, I am looking for someone to build a ladder for a bunk bed. Does anyone know someone reputable? I have the plans drawn up…
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noella.scott
in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago
Disturbing aesbestos material with .98% chrystoline during demolition
Question for anyone who’s dealt with aesbestos before. A few of our materials have nearly 1% ACM so technically a formal abatement isn’t required. But…
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noella.scott
in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago
Disturbing aesbestos material with .98% chrystoline during demolition
Question for anyone who’s dealt with aesbestos before. A few of our materials have nearly 1% ACM so technically a formal abatement isn’t required. But…
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Inigo
in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago
Is it common for expediters to be making false complaints to gain business?
Has anybody heard of shady expeditors making false complaints on properties to in turn solicit their services to the victimized landlords? Our member has received…
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laurenpacker123
in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago
Flooding in Basement
Our basement has been flooding every time it rains. It never used to happen, but when we renovated the house 2 years ago, we put…
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